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Prius Mk II towing

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:19 pm
by aminorjourney
Hi folks,

Well, I know the Prius isn't Type Approved to town large loads, but after checking at my local DVLA they told me as long as it was under 750 KGs I could tow with the prius without type approval. Interesting eh?

Anyway - we're researching this tow-hitch attachment and would use it to tow the City El and nothing more. Weight wise that'd be about 400kgs including trailer (My City El being much lighter than the standard one, of course)

So we'll let you know how the preparation works!

Re: Prius Mk II towing

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:32 pm
by booboo
aminorjourney wrote:

.............. Weight wise that'd be about 400kgs including trailer (My City El being much lighter than the standard one, of course)



Out of interest, how much should my mini-el weigh with its standard lead/acid leisure battetries fitted ?

I'm collecting my trailer on Saturday , I'm sure its 750kgs limit should be fine. Otherwise I will need to add a brake system to the trailer.

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:33 am
by aminorjourney
Yeah, shouldn't be a problem. I'll post a topic later with City El specs in the City El section! :)

Nikki.

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:11 pm
by ChrisB
One thing peeps might like to check is if their driving licence allows them to tow a trailer :shock:

I'm pretty sure these days it dosnt and you have to now take a seperate test for towing :shock:

Of course I wouldnt be surprised is all us oldies will have Grandfarther rights on our licences but its worth checking :wink:

ChrisB

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:19 pm
by aminorjourney
As long as the Trailer is under 750Kgs I was told I'd be okay ;)

Anyone post 2002 can tow under 750 without a special licence. You oldies can tow a whole universe if you want !

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:29 pm
by marktime
The prefered term is 'experienced' rather than 'old' if you don't mind :lol:


MT

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:53 am
by aminorjourney
Yeah, and I'm becoming more of it day by day! :(

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:35 pm
by marktime
Exprerience is something you never had until just after you needed it!



MT

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:13 pm
by ChrisB
Love that saying MT class :lol: :cry: :cry:

ChrisB

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:03 pm
by marktime
Chris, if you liked that one what will you make of this 'Things are more like they are today than they have ever been before.'

MarkTime